Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Support

Boston Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Youth (BAGLY)

BAGLY provides weekly and monthly social activities and special events for people ages 22 and under. These activities provide an opportunity for youth to socialize, have fun and develop a sense of personal and community identity. BAGLY also has HIV, STD, Drugs, and Alcohol education and prevention programs in place to actively educate and empower youth in making wise decisions regarding their health. Every other Wednesday BAGLY offers free HIV testing and counseling. For health care concern and other needs BAGLY also make referrals to the appropriate LGBT friendly health service providers. BAGLY is a youth-led, adult supported organization, that creates, sustains and advocates for programs, policies and services for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth community.

The GLBT National Help Center is a non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and those questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. The GLBT offers several different programs including two national hotlines and an extensive list of support and service resources that help members of the community talk about and deal with the important issue in day to day life. The GLBT aims to held end isolation that many people feel by providing a safe environment on the phone or via the internet to discuss certain issues.